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Oakfield Primary Academy

Dartford, DA1 2SWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 76 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3058 of 13,686 nationally

About Oakfield Primary Academy

Oakfield Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in Dartford, Kent, and it is noticeably larger than its own building was designed for. With 721 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, the school is running well over its official limit, a clear sign of local demand. That demand is backed up by the numbers: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 155 applications for just 76 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of just over two applicants per spot. 68 of those applicants put Oakfield as their first preference, and all 68 received an offer. The school serves a community with above-average economic need — 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 23%. This context matters because Oakfield is not a selective or faith school (its religious character is listed as 'does not apply'), so its intake is genuinely local and comprehensive. The headteacher is Rajinder Kaur-Gill, and the school also offers nursery provision for children from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOakfield Lane, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 2SW
HeadteacherRajinder Kaur-Gill
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils721
Free School Meals (FSM)29.5%
School Capacity721 / 630 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryNetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubChoirCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:00-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: oakfield-dartford.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Oakfield Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.